Analysis

This COVID-19 analysis has two areas of interest. The first being the states of the Untied States and the second being the counties of Oregon. Both sections then explore the areas with the highest number of cases, highest percent of cases per population, highest number of deaths, and highest percent of deaths per population.

Knowing this information is important in several ways. It enables policymakers to tailor measure such as social distancing and stay-at-home orders to specific regions, thereby reducing the overall spread of the virus. Additionally, understanding which areas have been most affected by the pandemic can help identify population groups that may be at higher risk. Finally, tracking trends can help identify areas where the virus is spreading more rapidly and inform decisions around the allocation of resources and policy interventions. Overall, knowing areas with high numbers and percents of COVID-19 cases and deaths is critical in the fight against the pandemic and minimizing its impact on individuals and communities.

United States

This section presents a detailed examination of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the United States.


  • With 12,112,791 total cases, California has the most cases of COVID-19.

  • Followed by Texas with 8,337,836 total cases

  • Then, Florida (7,531,055 total cases), New York (6,786,691 total cases), and Illinois (4,080,183 total cases).



  • As of 2023-03-07, Rhode Island has the highest percent of COVID-19 cases per population, with 43.43%.

  • Alaska has the second highest percent of COVID-19 cases with 42.1% of the population catching COVID-19, followed by Kentucky (38.46%), North Dakota (37.65%), and Tennessee (35.83%).



  • As of 2023-03-07, California has the most COVID-19 related deaths, with 103,753 total deaths.

  • Texas has the second most number of COVID-19 related deaths with 94,170 total deaths, followed by Florida (86,850 total deaths), New York (79,689 total deaths), and Pennsylvania (50,360 total deaths).



  • As of 2023-03-07, Arizona has the highest percent of COVID-19 deaths per population, with 0.454%.

  • West Virginia has the second highest percent of COVID-19 deaths with 0.45% of the population dying from COVID-19, followed by Mississippi (0.45%), Alabama (0.439%), and New Mexico (0.433%).


Oregon

This section presents a detailed examination of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the Oregon.


  • As of 2022-05-13, Multnomah county has the most cases of COVID-19, with 123,906 total cases.

  • Washington county has the second most number of COVID-19 cases with 91,092 total cases, followed by Marion (70,744 total cases), Clackamas (63,827 total cases), and Lane (59,853 total cases).



  • As of 2022-05-13, Jefferson county has the highest percent of COVID-19 cases per population, with 29.68%.

  • Umatilla county has the second highest percent of COVID-19 cases with 28.92% of the population catching COVID-19, followed by Malheur (26.99%), Morrow (25.68%), and Crook (25.23%).



  • As of 2022-05-13, Multnomah county has the most COVID-19 related deaths, with 1,207 total deaths.

  • Marion county has the second most number of COVID-19 related deaths with 721 total deaths, followed by Clackamas (632 total deaths), Washington (594 total deaths), and Lane (541 total deaths).



  • As of 2022-05-13, Harney county has the highest percent of COVID-19 deaths per population, with 0.514%.

  • Josephine county has the second highest percent of COVID-19 deaths with 0.3875% of the population dying from COVID-19, followed by Jefferson (0.3731%), Lake (0.3685%), and Douglas (0.3568%).


Conclusion

The pandemic has caused significant health and economic impacts across the United States and the state of Oregon. Through this data analysis, it was discovered that certain areas were hit harder by the virus than others. Moving forward , it will be crucial to continue tracking and analyzing COVID-19 data to inform public health policy decisions and ensure that resources are allocated effectively to prevent further spread of the virus and mitigate its impacts.

One key finding was significant variation in the impact of the pandemic across different regions and communities. While some states and counties were relatively spared from the virus, others experienced a much higher burden of cases and deaths. This emphasizes the importance of targeted interventions and resources to support communities that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Another important insight from this analysis was the role of areas with higher populations. In the future this would be a great area to expand research upon, and look into population density, household incomes, and minority populations. Such information would highlight the need for a comprehensive, equity-focused response to the pandemic that addresses the underlying social determinants of health.

By continuing to monitor and analyze COVID-19 data, a deeper understanding of the factors driving the spread of the virus can be gained, and strategies to mitigate the impact can be effectively developed.